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MSc Applied Psychology (Therapies)

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    MSc 1-3 Years

Masters Degree Description

This course will equip you with a valuable professional insight into topics including the causes of addiction and how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychotherapies can be used to help address stress, depression, chronic pain and other related disorders.

You’ll find the course particularly relevant if you are working in the NHS or healthcare independent sector, including addiction clinics, and want to develop your knowledge and understanding of psychological therapy beyond the basic level offered in some professional qualification courses.

For further information, take a look at our Psychology blog.

Entry Requirements

2.1 Honours degree or equivalent in psychology or other health/social care related discipline, e.g. counselling, health sciences, nursing.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This course has helped students progress to leadership positions within the field of psychological therapies and advance to more senior practitioner and research roles. Some of our graduates have gone on to complete a doctorate in clinical psychology, train as psychological wellbeing practitioners, or receive bursaries toward PhD study.

This course is an excellent springboard in applied psychology that you can use to become a leader in your profession. It could open doors to more senior roles (including psychological wellbeing practitioner) in CBT and therapeutic intervention – two areas that the government views as key to effective modern healthcare provision.

Module Details

Psychological Therapies for Common Mental Health Disorders

Research Methods in Psychology

Addictive Behaviours

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Physical Health

Dissertation

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